ai4bharat/Pralekha huggingface dataset:
AYUSH
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its ex-post facto approval for the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and Cuba on cooperation in the field of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy. The MoU was signed on 22.6.2018.
Impact:
The MoU will enhance bilateral cooperation between the two countries in the areas of Traditional Systems of Medicine and Homeopathy . This will be of immense importance to both countries considering their shared cultural heritage.
Background:
The Traditional Systems of Medicine in India are well organized, codified and well documented comprised of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, Sowa Rigpa and Homoeopathy. These systems hold tremendous potential in the global health scenario. The Ministry of AYUSH having the mandate to promote, propagate and globalize these Traditional Systems has taken effective steps by entering into MoU with 10 countries for Cooperation in the field of Traditional Medicine.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
UPDATES ON COVID-19
Recovery Rate increases to 49.47%
A Total of 1,47,194 individuals have been Cured
Recovery rate of COVID positive cases continues to increase and is currently at 49.47%. A total of 1,47,194 individuals have been cured and recovered vis-a-vis 1,41,842 individuals who are under active medical supervision. 6,166 individuals have recovered of COVID-19 in the last 24 hours.
The doubling rate/time continues to improve and has increased from 3.4 days at the beginning of lockdown to 17.4 days currently.
Cabinet Secretary held a video conference with Chief Secretaries, Secretary Health and Secretary Urban Development of all the states. States were advised to focus on containment, testing and tracing, health infrastructure up-gradation, case clinical management and community engagement for effective management of COVID-19.
States were asked to also pay special attention to the emerging epicentres and undertake stringent containment measures so as to check the spread of virus. States were advised that active house-to-house surveillance through Special Teams in containment zones is critical for early identification of cases. They were requested to expedite up-gradation of hospital infrastructure so as to manage the cases as per projections besides ensuring sufficient logistics , and trained human resources .
It was emphasized that going forward preventive measures are extremely important especially for vulnerable population i.e. elderly and co-morbid patients. Timely referrals, based on symptoms and improving clinical practices with the help of Centres of Excellence in collaboration with AIIMS, Delhi was also stressed. States were requested to undertake extensive community outreach to encourage social distancing and promotion of Covid appropriate behaviour in the community at all times.
ICMR has further ramped up the testing capacity for detecting the novel Coronavirus in infected persons. A total of 877 labs are presently operational  in the country. 1,50,305 samples were tested in the last 24 hours. A total of 53,63,445 samples have been tested thus far.
For all authentic & updated information on COVID-19 related technical issues, guidelines & advisories please regularly visit: https://www.mohfw.gov.in/ and @MoHFW_INDIA .
Technical queries related to COVID-19 may be sent to technicalquery.covid19[at]gov[dot]in and other queries on ncov2019[at]gov[dot]in and @CovidIndiaSeva .
In case of any queries on COVID-19, please call at Ministry of Health & Family Welfare helpline no.: +91-11-23978046 or 1075 . List of helpline numbers of States/UTs on COVID-19 is also available at https://www.mohfw.gov.in/pdf/coronvavirushelplinenumber.pdf .
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage achieves landmark milestone of 43 Cr
Nearly 46 lakh Vaccine Doses administered today till 7 pm
More than 14.38 Cr Vaccine doses administered in the age group 18-44, so far
India’s Cumulative COVID Vaccination Coverage has achieved the landmark milestone of 43 crore , as per the 7 pm provisional report today. The new phase of universalization of COVID-19 vaccination commenced from 21st June. Nearly 46 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered today, as per the 7 pm provisional report.
22,80,435 vaccine doses were administered as first dose and 2,72,190 vaccine doses given as second dose in the age group 18-44 years today. Cumulatively, 13,77,91,932 persons in the age group 18-44 years across 37 States/UTs have received their first dose and total 60,46,308 have received their second dose since the start of Phase-3 of the vaccination drive. Three States namely Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh have administered more than 1 Crore Cumulative Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine in the age group 18-44 years. Also, Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Chhattisgarh, Delhi, Haryana, Jharkhand, Kerala, Telangana, Himachal Pradesh, Odisha, Punjab, Uttarakhand and West Bengal have vaccinated more than 10 lakh beneficiaries of the age group 18-44 years for the first dose of COVID vaccine.
The table below shows the cumulative vaccine doses administered to 18-44 years age group till now.
|
|
S.No.
|
|
State
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1
|
|
A & N Islands
|
|
81152
|
|
99
|
|
2
|
|
Andhra Pradesh
|
|
2973613
|
|
132377
|
|
3
|
|
Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
347928
|
|
647
|
|
4
|
|
Assam
|
|
3905675
|
|
159366
|
|
5
|
|
Bihar
|
|
8767923
|
|
236680
|
|
6
|
|
Chandigarh
|
|
291570
|
|
2399
|
|
7
|
|
Chhattisgarh
|
|
3513701
|
|
102835
|
|
8
|
|
Dadra & Nagar Haveli
|
|
232324
|
|
203
|
|
9
|
|
Daman & Diu
|
|
163429
|
|
832
|
|
10
|
|
Delhi
|
|
3578412
|
|
232611
|
|
11
|
|
Goa
|
|
488496
|
|
12799
|
|
12
|
|
Gujarat
|
|
10138867
|
|
353757
|
|
13
|
|
Haryana
|
|
4153081
|
|
229673
|
|
14
|
|
Himachal Pradesh
|
|
1415973
|
|
3696
|
|
15
|
|
Jammu & Kashmir
|
|
1367294
|
|
53580
|
|
16
|
|
Jharkhand
|
|
3186480
|
|
119482
|
|
17
|
|
Karnataka
|
|
9461396
|
|
370214
|
|
18
|
|
Kerala
|
|
3055225
|
|
261315
|
|
19
|
|
Ladakh
|
|
87645
|
|
20
|
|
20
|
|
Lakshadweep
|
|
24566
|
|
138
|
|
21
|
|
Madhya Pradesh
|
|
12495774
|
|
568092
|
|
22
|
|
Maharashtra
|
|
10351296
|
|
452377
|
|
23
|
|
Manipur
|
|
499212
|
|
1940
|
|
24
|
|
Meghalaya
|
|
420175
|
|
606
|
|
25
|
|
Mizoram
|
|
347321
|
|
1260
|
|
26
|
|
Nagaland
|
|
336036
|
|
738
|
|
27
|
|
Odisha
|
|
4404488
|
|
322685
|
|
28
|
|
Puducherry
|
|
248094
|
|
2075
|
|
29
|
|
Punjab
|
|
2355778
|
|
83483
|
|
30
|
|
Rajasthan
|
|
9824683
|
|
347801
|
|
31
|
|
Sikkim
|
|
296252
|
|
249
|
|
32
|
|
Tamil Nadu
|
|
8020261
|
|
404270
|
|
33
|
|
Telangana
|
|
5103486
|
|
456187
|
|
34
|
|
Tripura
|
|
1031103
|
|
17445
|
|
35
|
|
Uttar Pradesh
|
|
16865052
|
|
645604
|
|
36
|
|
Uttarakhand
|
|
1854528
|
|
45234
|
|
37
|
|
West Bengal
|
|
6103643
|
|
423539
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
137791932
|
|
6046308
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Establishment of Water Testing Laboratories
To make provision of potable tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on regular & long-term basis to every rural household by 2024, since August, 2019, Government of India in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission  – Har Ghar Jal.
Under JJM, States/ UTs can utilize upto 2% of their annual allocation of funds under JJM for Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance  activities inter alia which includes setting up and strengthening of water quality testing laboratories, procurement of equipment, instruments, chemicals, glassware, consumables, hiring of skilled manpower, surveillance by community using field test kits , awareness generation, educational programmes on water quality, accreditation/ recognition of laboratories, etc.
To enable States/ UTs to test water samples for water quality, and for sample collection, reporting, monitoring and surveillance of drinking water sources, an online JJM – Water Quality Management Information System  has been developed in partnerships with Indian Council of Medical Research , which is in public domain and can also be accessed at:https://neer.icmr.org.in/website/main.php
This portal also provides automated alerts to concerned authorities in States/ UTs, if the water sample tested is contaminated, to initiate remedial actions. On this portal an individual can also register his sample and choose nearby water quality testing laboratory to get the water sample tested. Thus, testing of water samples and reporting in rural areas, has been made accessible and easy.
States/ UTs have been advised to identify and train 5 persons preferably women in each village from local community viz. ASHA workers, health workers, VWSC members, teachers, etc. to conduct water quality tests using FTKs/ bacteriological vials at village level and report the same on the portal. As reported by States/ UTs, 8.45 lakh women have been trained to conduct water quality testing using FTKs/ bacteriological vials at village level.
To encourage water quality testing to ensure potable drinking water supply, States/ UTs have been advised to open water quality testing laboratories to general public for testing of their water samples at a nominal rate.
As reported by States/UTs, so far 2012 drinking water quality testing laboratories at different levels viz. State, district, sub-division and/or block level, has been set up in the country, which includes 142 laboratories set up since 2019-20.
This Information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Review of National Highway Projects
The Government is regularly carrying out reviews of National Highway works, at different levels, in various States including Odisha. Detailed reviews have been held in the recent past with project implementing agencies, project developers, contractors / concessionaires, State Governments and other Central
Ministries/Departments, in various States including Odisha, which lead to resolution of many project related issues concerning land acquisition, forest clearance, utility shifting, contractor performance, etc. inter-alia leading to better progress in construction.
The construction works on National Highways got delayed to some extent due to the Covid-19 pandemic, and the loss of time was estimated to be generally in the range of 3-9 months depending upon the project parameters. Delay in projects sometimes leads to cost escalation. In BOT projects, escalation cost is absorbed by the Concessionaire. In other projects, price escalation is payable as per contract conditions, and the actual amount of price escalation and inter-alia the actual increase in project cost, if any, is known only on actual completion of the project and final settlement of bills.
The Government has taken several steps under Atmanirbhar Bharat like, granting time extensions for 3 to 9 months, relaxation in contract provisions for ensuring cash flow, direct payment to sub-contractors and release of retention/security money to augment cash flow, waiver of penalty in case of delay in submission of Performance Security , to expedite the construction work to achieve the target.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
MJPS
(Visitor Counter : 559
Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President greets people on the eve of Dussehra
The Vice President, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu, greeted the people on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra. In a message, Shri Naidu said that the festival of Dussehra symbolized the victory of good over evil and added that we need to constantly quell the demonic forces and foster goodness and harmony. He expressed hope that the festival would bring peace, harmony and prosperity to our country and the world.
The following is the full text of the message:
I extend my warm greetings and good wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Dussehra.
Celebrated with great fervor and zeal all over the country, Dussehra symbolizes the victory of good over evil.
Dussehra is a celebration of the pious and principled path exemplified in the life and deeds of Lord Rama. The festival reminds us that we need to constantly quell the demonic forces and foster goodness and harmony.
This Dussehra, let us aim to tread a path that gives us peace and prosperity, a path that gives the entire humanity greater happiness and fulfillment.
May this festival bring peace, harmony and prosperity to our country and the world.
Prime Minister's Office
PM extends greetings on World Health Day and prays for everyone's good health and wellness
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has extended his greetings on World Health Day and prayed for everyone's good health and wellness. He expressed his gratitude to all those associated with the health sector. He said that Ayushman Bharat and PM Jan Aushadhi schemes are playing vital role to ensure the good quality and affordable healthcare to our citizens. He also said that in the last 8 years, the medical education sector has seen rapid transformations. Several new medical colleges have come up. He informed that Government of India is making efforts to enable study of medicine in local languages which will give wings to the aspirations of countless youngsters.
In a thread of tweets, the Prime Minister tweeted;
"आरोग्यं परमं भाग्यं स्वास्थ्यं सर्वार्थसाधनम्॥
Greetings on World Health Day. May everyone be blessed with good health and wellness. Today is also a day to express gratitude to all those associated with the health sector. It is their hardwork that has kept our planet protected."
"The Government of India is working tirelessly to augment India’s health infrastructure. The focus is on ensuring good quality and affordable healthcare to our citizens. It makes every Indian proud that our nation is home to the world’s largest healthcare scheme, Ayushman Bharat."
"I feel very happy when I interact with beneficiaries of schemes such as PM Jan Aushadhi. Our focus on affordable healthcare has ensured significant savings for the poor and middle class. At the same time we are strengthening our Ayush network to further boost overall wellness."
"In the last 8 years, the medical education sector has undergone rapid transformations. Several new medical colleges have come up. Our Government’s efforts to enable study of medicine in local languages will give wings to the aspirations of countless youngsters."
Ministry of Women and Child Development
National Commission for Women organizes webinar on ‘Save The Girl Child’
The National Commission for Women  organized a webinar on ‘Save The Girl Child’ on the National Girl Child Day today to promote rights of girl child and to increase awareness on various topics concerning girls including their education, health and nutrition. The discussion aimed at promoting a new perspective towards girl child by changing the society’s attitude towards girls and creating awareness on decreasing the discrimination faced by them.
The Chairperson Ms Rekha Sharma, Shri O.P. Dhankar, Former Cabinet Minister, Haryana Govt and Pragya Vats, Head of Campaign, Save The Children attended the webinar as panelists. The Chairperson touched upon various issues concerning girls’ education, health, freedom of choice and right to make decisions. She said that girls stand on equal footing to boys in all spheres of life and that the government has been initiating women-centric policies to promote girl’s education.
“Girls have proven their mettle in every field and the National Commission for Women, through its programs has been ensuring safety and empowerment of girls in every sphere. Our government has been giving girls opportunities to demonstrate their leadership quality but there still is a need for the society to let go of its regressive mindset so that girls can come forward and be agents of change,” said Ms Sharma.
Shri Dhankar said that the government has been actively coming up with initiatives to drive change in the society. “The change is now visible in the society; however, there is need for a larger change. Our Prime Minister and the government have been dedicated towards saving and promoting girl children which is now being reflected in the society,” said Shri Dhankar.
Ms Vats stressed on the three Ps, Poverty, Patriarchy and Perception that deprive women of their possibilities and potential. She said that it was important to make collective efforts through cooperation and collaboration across the board so as to achieve empowerment and development of girls.
The National Commission for Women, working under the aegis of Ministry of Women and Child Development, Govt of India, with its programs and initiatives has been dedicatedly working to eradicate deep seated discrimination against girls and this discussion was a step to further raise awareness on the subject.
The National Girl Child Day was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development. It is celebrated on January 24 every year with an objective to provide support and opportunities to girls of India. It aims towards promoting awareness about the rights of the girl child, to increase awareness on the importance of girl education, their health and nutrition.
Ministry of Home Affairs
High Level Committee under Chairmanship of Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah has approved Rs. 1,043.23 crore of additional Central assistance to two States
Rajasthan and Nagaland to get funds for drought that occurred during 2021-22
The High Level Committee  under the Chairmanship of the Union Home Minister, Shri Amit Shah, has approved additional Central assistance under the National Disaster Response Fund  to two States, which were affected by drought during 2021-22.
The HLC approved additional central assistance of Rs. 1,043.23 crore to two States from the NDRF:
Rs 1,003.95 crore to Rajasthan;
Rs 39.28 crore to Nagaland
This additional assistance is over and above the funds released by the Centre to the States in the State Disaster Response Funds , already placed at the disposal of the States. During Financial Year 2021-22. the Central Government has released Rs. 17,747.20 crore to 28 States in their SDRF and Rs.7,342.30 crore to 11 States from the NDRF.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Walkway For Differently Abled On NHs
MoRTH has issued detailed guidelines for pedestrian facilities on National Highways in urban areas for differently abled persons such as footpath with kerb, kerb ramps with flared sides, tactile pavers on footpath, zebra crossings with embossed texture, audible crossing signals etc.
However, ambulances are given priority over other vehicles while crossing toll plazas on National Highways.
This information was given by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Gadkari to lay foundation Stone and inaugurate 16 highway projects worth nearly Rs7500 crore in Uttar Pradesh
Union Minister for Road Transport, Highways and MSMEs Shri Nitin Gadkari will inaugurate and lay foundation stone of 16 highway projects in Uttar Pradesh tomorrow. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will preside over the virtual function, to be attended by MoS-RTH Gen  V K Singh,Deputy Chief Minister Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya, and Ministers from the State.
These projects for inauguration and foundation laying carry a Road length of 505 kilometers, involving construction value of nearly Rs7500 crore. Paving the way for development of Uttar Pradesh, these roads will enhance better connectivity, convenience and economic growth in the State.
List of Projects :
|
|
Sl. No.
|
|
Name of Project
|
|
Length in km
|
|
Cost in Rs. crore
|
|
Dedication to Nation NH Project
|
|
1.
|
|
Widening to 4-lane from Meerut to Bulandhshahar of NH-235
|
|
61.19
|
|
2407.91
|
|
2.
|
|
Construction of 4-lane Gorakhpur bypass from JungalKaudiya of NH-24 to Kaleshwar on NH-27
|
|
17.66
|
|
866.00
|
|
3.
|
|
Rehabilitation & Up-gradation of NH-76 from Kabrai to Banda in district ofMahoba& Banda
|
|
37.00
|
|
215.16
|
|
4.
|
|
Rehabilitation & Up-gradation of NH-76 from Mau to Jasra in district ofChitrakoot&Prayagraj
|
|
53.55
|
|
218.94
|
|
5.
|
|
Rehabilitation & Up-gradation to 4-lane of NH-96 from Pratapgarh to Prayagraj bypass in district ofPratapgarh&Prayagraj
|
|
34.70
|
|
599.35
|
|
6.
|
|
Rehabilitation & Up-gradation of NH-730 from Barhani to Kataya in district of Siddharthnagar
|
|
35.00
|
|
209.10
|
|
7.
|
|
Rehabilitation & Up-gradation of NH-730 from Bahraich to Shrawasti in district of Bahraich&Shrawasti
|
|
61.90
|
|
388.83
|
|
8.
|
|
Construction of ROB in lieu of COD crossing  in Kanpur district
|
|
1 Job
¼790m½
|
|
50.74
|
|
E-Foundation NH Projects
|
|
9.
|
|
Strengthening of NH-75E in the district of Sonebhadra from MP/UP border to UP/Jharkhand border
|
|
65.21
|
|
57.50
|
|
10.
|
|
Strengthening of NH-75E in the district of Sonebhadra from MP/UP border to UP/Jharkhand border
|
|
26.81
|
|
29.63
|
|
11.
|
|
Widening & Strengthening of NH-91A from BharthanaChowk to Kudarkoot in district of Etawah&Auraiya
|
|
40.00
|
|
262.37
|
|
12.
|
|
Widening & Strengthening of NH-135C from Drumandganj to Halia in district of Mirzapur
|
|
18.40
|
|
39.37
|
|
13.
|
|
Widening & Strengthening of NH-135C from Rampur to Bhadewara in district of Prayagraj
|
|
15.00
|
|
76.23
|
|
14.
|
|
Widening & Strengthening of NH-227Abetween Sikringanj& Gola in district of Gorakhpur
|
|
9.00
|
|
37.52
|
|
15.
|
|
Widening & Strengthening of NH-730 between Tamkuhiraj&Padrauna in district of Kushinagar
|
|
19.00
|
|
69.67
|
|
Start of Work 
|
|
16
|
|
Construction of 6-lane bridge parallel to the existing bridge on Ganga river on NH-96 in Phaphamau in district of Prayagraj
|
|
9.90
|
|
1948.25
|
|
|
|
Total
|
|
504.32
|
|
7476.57